Meaning & use
Filtered
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Passed through a filter to remove impurities or unwanted elements; also, adjusted or softened, as light, sound, or information.
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The tap now dispenses filtered water thanks to the new system under the sink.
News from the region was heavily filtered before it reached the public.
A note on using this word
Commonly used today for photo editing apps that apply a visual 'filter', a sense that extends the original meaning of physically removing impurities.
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